Mamane Barka + Etran Finatawa: The Endless Journey - RNCM, Manchester July 3, 2012

Multi-media concert The Endless Journey at Manchester's Royal College of Music brings together 4 musicians from Niger’s leading music groups, Mamane Barka and Etran Finatawa.

For the last six years both groups have brought music and culture of their respective nomadic tribes to the world stage. But now there is a more urgent need to move from being cultural ambassadors to being cultural activists. The Endless Journey recounts their attempts to stem the haemorrhaging of Niger’s cultural heritage in a powerful music performance with images and film.

This performance is part of We Face Forward, a season of contemporary art and music from West Africa, celebrated across Manchester. We Face Forward is part of the London 2012 Festival.

Official Website: http://crd.fm/w8